The waters of this stretch of ocean calmly lap at the sand without white-crested peaks. The sand is not blisteringly pale and does not squeak as bare feet trample across it. In all, Mindil Beach is a subdued place to sit and watch the sun set over the ocean.
On Sunday evenings, people buy freshly shucked oysters from the markets just behind the protective sand ridge and find their spot to observe nature’s rich colours. Sipping at champagne, spectators chat and enjoy their fresh seafood before the daily show begins.
Silence descends as the smouldering sun reaches the horizon. Turning red as it sinks into the distant water, some imagine they can hear it fizz as daylight is extinguished. And then it is dark. While there are no lingering twilights here, the sunsets of Darwin are no less spectacular.
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